Explosion Injury Attorneys Serving Denver and All of Colorado
The Denver explosion injury lawyers at Burg Simpson know that few injuries are as devastating as those suffered in these tragic accidents. What is worse, they have the potential to inflict life-threatening injuries to several people at once—all in an instant.
Explosions can lead to any number of consequences, including brain, burn, and spinal cord injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the most common post-blast injuries involve standard penetrating and blunt trauma. Explosions can also cause extensive property damage and all too often, loss of life. When you or someone you love suffers the consequences of an explosion injury, having an explosion attorney on your side is incredibly important.
The Denver explosion injury lawyers at our firm have decades of experience helping victims and their families recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. We are here to listen to your experiences and provide actionable information about your options and your rights.
If you have been injured or have lost a loved one in an explosion, call Burg Simpson at 303-792-5595 to schedule a FREE and confidential consultation right away. Our explosion injury lawyers proudly represent victims of serious injury from Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Fort Collins, and all areas of Colorado.
Leading Causes of Explosion Injuries in Denver
Explosions can occur almost anywhere: at home, at work, or even after a motor vehicle accident. While any explosion has the potential to cause serious harm, those occurring in confined spaces are often the most severe and associated with greater mortality rates.
Leading causes of explosion injuries include:
- Electrical Faults. Issues like overloaded circuits or damaged wiring can lead to electrical explosions. These incidents are common in both residential and industrial settings.
- Gas Leaks. Natural gas, propane, and other flammable gases escaping from faulty appliances or pipelines can ignite and cause powerful explosions.
- Chemical Reactions. Improper storage or handling of chemicals can lead to reactive incidents, especially in industrial or laboratory environments.
- Mechanical Failures. Equipment malfunctions, especially in high-pressure systems, can cause explosions. Regular maintenance and safety checks are critical to prevent such occurrences.
- Defective Products. Items like batteries, electronic devices, or machinery with manufacturing flaws can overheat or malfunction, leading to explosive outcomes.
- Faulty Product Installation. Incorrect setup of appliances or systems, such as HVAC units or gas appliances, can create dangerous conditions that lead to explosions.
- Inadequate Maintenance. Neglecting regular inspection and maintenance of equipment and infrastructure can result in deterioration and ultimately cause explosive incidents.
- Negligence or Safety Oversight. Human error, such as ignoring safety protocols or mishandling materials, significantly increases the risk of explosions.
The Denver explosion injury lawyers at Burg Simpson have extensive experience handling explosion cases across Colorado. Our comprehensive approach to identifying the root causes helps to ensure that all liable parties are identified and works to see that justice is served for those harmed by negligence.
Types of Injuries in Colorado Explosion Cases
Explosion injuries are typically classified into one of four types:
Primary
Primary injuries are a result of shock waves and suggest close proximity to the original blast. These injuries typically affect the ears, the lungs, and the gastrointestinal tract. Some of these internal injuries will not be apparent right away.
Primary explosion injuries often include what is referred to as blast lung, a severe pulmonary contusion, bleeding, or swelling that includes blood vessel damage. Blast lung is also the most common cause of death among blast survivors.
Secondary
Caused by debris propelled by the explosion, these injuries often involve deep cuts, impalements, and penetrating brain injuries. Roughly 10 percent of blast survivors suffer an eye injury.
Secondary injuries can be life-threatening. They require immediate medical attention to address severe bleeding and organ damage.
Tertiary
Tertiary injuries are caused by the explosion’s sudden displacement of air, which can toss victims around. These impact-type injuries typically present as blunt and penetrating wounds and can include fractures, dislocations, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic amputation.
Quaternary
This category includes all other injuries not classified in the first three types. Examples are burns from fires caused by the explosion, inhalation injuries from toxic gases, and exposure to hazardous chemicals. These injuries can lead to complex medical conditions requiring long-term treatment and rehabilitation.
At Burg Simpson, our Denver explosion injury lawyers understand the severe impact these injuries have on the lives of victims and their families. Our legal team is committed to providing thorough representation, ensuring that every aspect of the injury and its consequences is considered in the pursuit of fair compensation. With a compassionate approach, we stand by our clients through every step of the recovery journey, advocating for their rights and supporting their needs.
Determining Liability for Explosions in Colorado
Determining liability after an explosion in Colorado begins with seeking immediate medical attention. Once health concerns are addressed, a complex legal and investigative process involving local emergency services, insurance companies, and sometimes federal agencies, will unfold. These entities often collaborate to uncover the exact cause of the explosion, examining factors like structural integrity, maintenance records, compliance with safety regulations, and similar factors.
While various agencies may be involved in the investigation of an explosion, it is still in your best interest to retain legal counsel for yourself. Experienced personal injury attorneys, like those at Burg Simpson, play a vital role. In addition to ensuring the investigation is thorough, an explosion injury attorney will work to protect your rights, helping to reconstruct the incident, identify the liable parties, and gather all the evidence needed for your case.
Burg Simpson’s Denver explosion injury attorneys have extensive experience handling these cases. We collaborate with a network of experts to analyze the incident from multiple angles, ensuring that no detail is overlooked. This comprehensive approach is essential in building a strong case to secure the rightful compensation to cover all of the damages—financial, physical, emotional, and otherwise—related to the explosion.
Types of Damage Claims for Denver Explosion Injury Victims
Depending on the circumstances of the fire or explosion and the types of injuries incurred, you may be able to receive compensation for funeral expenses, medical care, pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of living, inconvenience, emotional trauma, lost wages, loss of consortium, and more. During your FREE case review with one of our Denver explosion injury lawyers, we will carefully evaluate your claim to help you determine which damages you may be entitled to seek.
Damages typically sought in an explosion injury case include:
- Economic Damages. These are objectively quantifiable monetary damages that can include past and future medical bills, rehabilitation expenses, lost income, lost earning potential, and any out-of-pocket costs you might have incurred.
- Noneconomic Damages. These are more subjective and much harder to quantify. They can include claims for pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, mental and emotional distress, inconvenience, permanent impairment and disfigurement, and loss of consortium by an affected spouse.
While these damages may be pursued in many different types of personal injury claims, it is important that you choose a law firm that does not take a one-size-fits-every-case approach. At Burg Simpson, our attorneys take time to carefully evaluate all of the ways your injury has and will continue to impact your life, allowing us to determine what your explosion injury claim is worth and to seek the full compensation you are due.
How Long Do I Have to File an Explosion Injury Claim in Colorado?
In Colorado, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims, including explosion injuries, is typically two years from the date of the incident. However, this timeframe can vary depending on specific circumstances, such as the type of claim or the entity involved.
Exceptions, such as in cases where the injury was not immediately discovered, may extend the statute of limitations. However, even with potential extensions, it is important that you discuss your claim with an experienced Denver explosion injury lawyer as soon as possible to ensure your claim is filed within the appropriate time frame.
Our Denver Explosion Injury Lawyers Are Here to Help
The process of claiming compensation for explosion injuries is intricate. Burg Simpson’s decades of experience in Colorado’s legal environment allows us to navigate these complexities effectively. Our firm and many of our lawyers have been recognized locally and nationally, including as one of U.S. News & World Reports Top 25 Law Firms in the area of personal injury. Four of our Denver attorneys have been awarded Lawyer of the Year Distinctions and 23 of our Colorado personal injury lawyers have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America®, which is “the oldest and most respected peer-review publication company in the legal profession.”
Our firm’s track record of securing substantial verdicts and settlements for our clients is a testament to our unwavering dedication to managing even the most challenging cases. Effective both in negotiations and trials, we do everything possible to secure maximum compensation for each of our clients.
Experienced Explosion Injury Claim Representation
The legal team at Burg Simpson has decades of experience handling the full spectrum of explosion-related incidents. Our deep-rooted knowledge of personal injury law and dedicated approach enable us to fight relentlessly for the rights and well-being of each of our clients. If you are facing the aftermath of an explosion-related injury, we are here to assess your claim and help you determine how best to proceed.
Contact the Denver Explosion Injury Lawyers at Burg Simpson for Free
You likely will not ever endure anything as traumatic as an accidental explosion. If you have lost a family member or loved one in a catastrophic explosion—no matter what the cause—contact Burg Simpson online or call us at 303-792-5595 right away. If you have survived a blast yourself, you still need legal representation. Do not waste time, call our Denver explosion injury lawyers for a FREE consultation to learn more about your options.
